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‘Freezing In The Sun’ is a taste of what is yet to come from Clowns. The new single sees bright and jangly guitars juxtaposed with politicised lyrics of discontent. The lyrics demanding ‘tell me […]
Australian based Futuristic Theatrical Rock Warriors, CROSSON, have returned with their new album Invincible. Invincible is the follow up the bands critically acclaimed 2016 album Spreading The Rock ‘N Roll Disease. Once again mixed […]
On the heels of announcing their signing with Candlebox Frontman Kevin Martin’s label G4L Records earlier last month, Hard Rock/Metal Trio To Whom It May (TWIM) has revealed that they are releasing their much-anticipated […]
Croatia’s heavy/power metal band SAGE debut album “Anno Domini 1573” to be released Worldwide by ROCKSHOTS RECORDS on September 21, 2018. The second Single and new Video of “Battle” is now available to watch […]
Now entering its 7th year, South Africa’s foremost alternative, rock and metal Festival Krank’d Up 2018 takes place on the 29th September at Sundowners in Alberton, Johannesburg. This year sees UK tech-metal pioneers Sikth […]
Three years following the release of their debut full-length album “Fuel! Flames! Blast!”, Swiss sludge-metal group The Crotals return with “Horde”, their second full-length album of corrosive and groovy sludge metal. Featuring guest performances […]
Born out of the emerging metal scene of Calgary, AB, RED CAIN is a modern melodic metal project with European roots. With intricate songwriting, a heavy yet melodic feel reminiscent of progressive acts, and eerie […]
NZ thrash metal trio ALIEN WEAPONRY unleash their brand-new music video for “Whispers” of the recently released debut album, Tū. While previous hits “Rū Ana Te Whenua” and “Kai Tangata” have related to historic battles […]
Only a few more sleeps until Australia’s favourite exports The Wombats storm the stages of our fine country, an annual event that has become so engrained in Australian culture you would be forgiven to […]
UK Thrashers ONSLAUGHT will unveil their new line up on the main stage at ‘Bloodstock Festival 2018‘ on Friday 10th August. Longstanding members Nige Rockett, Sy Keeler & Jeff Williams will be joined by […]
MelodicRock Records is truly excited to bring a brand new, exciting melodic rock band to light. One that characterises everything many of us love about the 80s and about driving, melodic rock n roll. NITRATE […]
Hadal Maw are today unleashing “White Elephant” – their brand new cut from forthcoming EP Charlatan. The crushing new single is the second cut from the EP, following the release of Idolatry a few […]
With two massive announcements already made for the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR in 2019, festival promoters have organised an incredible line-up for the highly anticipated Series Three. Headlined by the legendary John Farnham, with special […]
The opening night of Hornography is here! A Perth Metal Club embracing and reviving the local metal scene. In this first edition you can expect killer bands, extended breaks with great metal tunes, speakers, […]
Adelaide metal band Shatter Brain has just released a video for ‘The Ship that Never Sinks’ from their upcoming split vinyl with Melbourne legends Blunt Shovel. Aptly titled ‘The Twelve Inch Split’, the vinyl […]
Australia’s post-metal/sludge legends, Lo! released their third full length album, Vestigial late last year via Pelagic Records. Today the band have released a striking new video for the track, Gods Of Ruin. The concept […]
South Australian thrash bangers Hidden Intent have released their highly-anticipated and hilarious new music video for the track ‘Drop Bears Are Real‘, which features their touring comrades Lich King, the return of actor ‘Damo […]
Northlane have released their new stand-alone single “Vultures” today via UNFD. Northlane’s most aggressive track in years, “Vultures” is the band at their dark and scathing best – but entirely on their own terms. […]
Australia – We told you we weren’t done yet! After record pre-sales across the country, the second annual Hotter Than Hell has expanded its run to Adelaide, dragging the southern state into ‘hell’. Last […]
Melbourne blues rockers, Ablaze, are gearing up for an epic second half of the year via a new single and a stack of rock n roll shows.. Kicking things off with the high octane […]
National not-for-profit Youngcare have teamed up with Brisbane post-alternative rock outfit Between Kings to ask Australians to ‘buy a brick’ and help build a home for young people with high care needs living in […]
Australian melodic death-thrashers Naberus have revealed a new music video for the song ‘My Favorite Memory’. The video was directed by Cat Argiriou and edited by Consta Theoharpoulos. This is the third music video […]
Hate City’s Facing the Gallows have revealed their plans for the future after vocalist Bryan Binneman announced his departure at the end of June. The news came via the bands Facebook page this morning: […]
Ahoy Australia! Lagerfest returns this September to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and is bigger and better than ever! PARTY TIME IS NOW! Following the success of their ‘Yeast Coast’ plunder of breweries, Australia’s premiere […]
After releasing their powerful single Run from their upcoming 5th studio album Rapture, Sydney metal band Temtris has announced their Australia and New Zealand tour. The tour will start in October just after the […]
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